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Uptown Weekend Events – December 20-22

By Giv'er Saint John / December 19, 2019

Friday December 20   Crosby’s Gingerbread Trail Every Day until December 24th Handel’s Messiah 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm at Trinity Anglican Church Last Twistmas 7:30 pm at BMO Studio Theatre Tomato Tomato – ‘Tis the Season 7:30 pm at the Imperial Theatre Community Potluck at the Yoga Co-Op 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at…

Uptown Weekend Events . December 5-8

By Giv'er Saint John / December 5, 2019

  Thursday December 5 Uptown Sparkles Festival – Day 1 Enjoy Uptown Sparkles at the Night Time Market (South Market Street).  Celebrate the season with live entertainment, food vendors, hot beverages and special Fire and Ice displays!  5pm-10pm Stop by these businesses for special holiday ‘Sparkles’ celebrations and treats: Offline Board Game Cafe   98 Prince…

Saint John Energy and Uptown Saint John Inc. – A Partnership to Create Uptown Holiday Lighting

By Giv'er Saint John / November 27, 2019

  Press Release November 25, 2019 Saint John Energy and Uptown Saint John Inc. a partnership to create Uptown Holiday Lighting “City sidewalks, busy sidewalks…. dressed in holiday style in the air there’s a feeling of Christmas” Uptown is certainly dressed in holiday style and one might say the magic happens overnight.  Actually, it does.…

Weekend Events, November 22-24

By Giv'er Saint John / November 22, 2019

    Friday November 22 A Christmas Carol, presented by the Saint John Theatre Company 7:30 pm at the Imperial Theatre Saint John Sea Dogs vs Chicoutimi 7:00 pm at TD Station (Harbour Station) Holiday Craft Sale 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm at Rogue Coffee Soirée – (E) SPACE at the NBM / au MNB…

Crosby’s Gingerbread Trail 2019

By Giv'er Saint John / November 20, 2019

  Crosby’s Gingerbread Trail has become a very special holiday tradition uptown.  During November and December, view hand-made gingerbread creations at various businesses uptown.  Perhaps try to see every one and pick your favorite!  This is a perfect time to enjoy a relaxing day uptown with all of the seasonal sights and sounds. See the…

Uptown Weekend Events – November 8 – November 10

By Giv'er Saint John / November 8, 2019

  Friday November 8, 2019 Gahan House Nacho Week November1, 2019 – November 10, 2019 from 11:30am – 10:00pm at Gahan House Port City Busty and the Bass/A Folly Fundraiser  November 8, 2019 from 10:30pm – 2:00am at The Public House Cinderella: The Panto November 8, 2019 from 10:00am – 11:45am at The Imperial Theatre…

Weekend Events Oct 31, 2019 – Nov 2, 2019

By Giv'er Saint John / November 2, 2019

The Backstays/FM Berlin/Marian Nov 1 from 10:30pm – 2:00am at Peppers Pub 2019 Chics for a Cause Gala Nov 1 from 6:00pm 2:00am at the Delta Marriot Gahan House Nacho Week – Port City Nov 1 – Nov 10 from 11:30am – 10:00pm at Gahan House Port City Motherhood + Young Satan in Love (Album…

Welcome Offline Board Game Cafe!

By Giv'er Saint John / August 16, 2019

What strikes you most upon entering Offline Board Game Cafe is the feeling of camaraderie and fun in the air. The first establishment of its kind in Saint John, the cafe offers guests the opportunity to play any of 1500 different board games while enjoying a drink or a snack.  If stopping by on a night…

Lobster Trail is Here!

By Giv'er Saint John / July 4, 2019

Seafood season has arrived in Atlantic Canada, and Uptown Saint John is here to help you find a lobster roll! To celebrate the delicious local dish, we’re launched the Lobster Trail campaign with rack cards to help locals and visitors alike track down a seafood fix. Participating Uptown restaurants offer either a lobster roll, lobster…

Uptown Weekend Events! July 4th-July 7th 2019

By Giv'er Saint John / July 4, 2019

Thursday, July 4th 2019 Bay of Fundy Seafood Tasting Tour 11:00AM @ Saint John City Market Saint John Night Market 5:00PM @ South Market Street Golden Dog Beer Tours 6:00PM @ Picaroons General Store Big Tide Joggers and Lagers 6:00PM @ Big Tide Brewing O’Learys Pub 7:00Pm @O’Learys Pub Country Star Kickoff 8:00PM @ Market…

We’re Hiring!

By Giv'er Saint John / June 26, 2019

  Do you love Uptown Saint John? Do you have a passion for helping businesses thrive? Do you have a background in marketing, design or event-planning? If so, we might have a job for you! The local not-for-profit Business Improvement Association Uptown Saint John Inc. is looking for a self-motivated and energetic individual to fill…

2019 SEED (Student Employment Experience Development) Applications Now Available

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 7, 2019

Summer job applications for the Student Employment Experience Development (SEED) program are now available.

Students may access the applications and other information on the program online. The deadline for submissions is Sunday, March 31st, 2019. “Our government recognizes the importance of providing opportunities for young New Brunswickers to learn and to gain hands-on experience in the job market,” said Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Trevor Holder. “These types of programs will help our youth become productive and successful members of our society.” For many years, the SEED program has provided experiential learning opportunities for students during the summer months. These placements are intended to help young New Brunswickers gain and develop skills and competencies that will benefit them in their future careers.